Step 1: cut the edges for your tiebacks

This is probably either the cleverest or laziest step of this apron. Cut the edges off of the napkin/ dish cloth you are turning into an apron. I used two of the same so I could mix and match colors. The longer edges will be for tying around the waist and the short ones are for the neck.

I chose to leave the tag on my straps just for fun/ convenience.

Step 2: cut out the pockets or shoulders

The negative shape of the armholes happily can be joined to make a little pocket for the apron later. Fold the fabric in half and make a guestimate of where you want the top to start and the waist line to meet it. Accuracy is not needed as long as all the sides meet.

Step 3: Bias tape or duct tape the frayed edges

I don't recommend duct tape, but if you don't have sewing skills, a machine or the patience to do hand sewing, consider glueing with a washable fabric glue, which should keep it intact even without adding some kind of tape/ ribbon over it.

I recommend using a sewing machine, and if I had the time I'd be writing in all my tips for sewing machines right now.

Pin or baste the band around the edge and goto town on it.

Step 4: Pocket

Sew the straight edge together from the hole you cut out for the arms, and you've got a pocket ready. Well almost. You should baste the round edge and iron it for an easier time with a sewing machine. Or just do it by hand if you like.